Pdx Pedicab. Hop on board for a pedal-powered tour. Hail or call ahead. Cab from $15, tour from $25; 503/828-9888.

Compound Gallery. Check out the most colorful collection of sneakers this side of Tokyo, plus Japanese figurines, art books, and design magazines. 107 N.W. Fifth Ave.;compoundgallery.com

Tower of Cosmic Reflections Teahouse. Pick up a stash of local loose-leaf teas at this serene spot in the Lan Su Chinese Garden. The staff can tell you everything about picking seasons and modes of steeping. Need the right teapot? Check out the gorgeous selection. $; 239 N.W. Everett St.; 503/224-8455.